Downderry House
10 Exmouth Road
Budleigh Salterton
Devon EX9 6AQ
10 Exmouth Road
Budleigh Salterton
Devon EX9 6AQ
Noted both for its architectural distinction as a classic 1920s residence and for its success as a small boutique Bed & Breakfast, Downderry offers in the words of its selling agents “a wonderful lifestyle and easy to run business opportunity.”
Beautifully presented, the detached property has been transformed into a five-star (Gold Award) Bed & Breakfast with five luxury guest suites plus owner's living accommodation in a separate wing. Downderry House stands in magnificent grounds of nearly an acre and architecturally is of great importance, being featured in Pevsner's Architectural Guide. It is one of only a few houses designed in the shape of a butterfly to enable the principal rooms to all have double aspects and enjoy, in this case, wonderful views over the gardens and adjoining meadows through which runs the little lily brook. The small boutique hotel, which could still be used as a handsome private residence, only started trading in April 2007 and is already successfully established, with bookings being taken for a twelve month season. 'Downderry' has been given a gold award by the English Tourist Board and is one of the most highly awarded establishments providing guest house accommodation in England. During the first year of trading 'Downderry' has achieved a coveted Michelin Red House award (only 43 in the country). It is listed in the AA in the Premier Collection with 5 yellow stars and carried a highly recommended accolade.
Although the property has been brought right up to date, it still retains much character with many lovely original features, including brick mullions, moulding and plasterwork being retained. During 2006 the present owners carried out a full programme of modernisation and refurbishment. In addition to being re-plumbed and re-wired, we are advised that fire and sound insulation was added between the floors. The efficient heating and pressurised hot water system, which is on a loop, operates form a recently installed condensing boiler in the basement. The property benefits from uPVC double-glazed windows and enjoys some superb rural views with glimpses of the sea being enjoyed from the top floor Tipton Suite.
Beautifully presented, the detached property has been transformed into a five-star (Gold Award) Bed & Breakfast with five luxury guest suites plus owner's living accommodation in a separate wing. Downderry House stands in magnificent grounds of nearly an acre and architecturally is of great importance, being featured in Pevsner's Architectural Guide. It is one of only a few houses designed in the shape of a butterfly to enable the principal rooms to all have double aspects and enjoy, in this case, wonderful views over the gardens and adjoining meadows through which runs the little lily brook. The small boutique hotel, which could still be used as a handsome private residence, only started trading in April 2007 and is already successfully established, with bookings being taken for a twelve month season. 'Downderry' has been given a gold award by the English Tourist Board and is one of the most highly awarded establishments providing guest house accommodation in England. During the first year of trading 'Downderry' has achieved a coveted Michelin Red House award (only 43 in the country). It is listed in the AA in the Premier Collection with 5 yellow stars and carried a highly recommended accolade.
Although the property has been brought right up to date, it still retains much character with many lovely original features, including brick mullions, moulding and plasterwork being retained. During 2006 the present owners carried out a full programme of modernisation and refurbishment. In addition to being re-plumbed and re-wired, we are advised that fire and sound insulation was added between the floors. The efficient heating and pressurised hot water system, which is on a loop, operates form a recently installed condensing boiler in the basement. The property benefits from uPVC double-glazed windows and enjoys some superb rural views with glimpses of the sea being enjoyed from the top floor Tipton Suite.
The quality Underwood kitchen features solid oak units with green granite surfaces and includes a Mercury cooking range. Each of the lovely bathrooms has ceramic tiled floors with underfloor heating, together with dual heated designer towel rails, the suite and sanitary ware being sourced mainly from Porcelanosa. The property has also been re-decorated throughout using quality fabrics and wall coverings and the sale now includes the expensive drapes and carpets.
Designed with ease if maintenance in mind and extending to nearly an acre the lovely landscaped grounds are laid out mainly to lawns with substantial shrubberies and hedging providing privacy and seclusion. The recently tarmacadamed driveway sweeps down from the road through double wrought iron gates hung on substantial stone pillars with coach lights, and there is a double garage.
The main terrace enjoys a Southerly aspect extending to the rear of the property with sweeping steps sweeping down to the level lawn. A mature Wisteria has been trained across this part of the house, giving a lovely backdrop to the terrace. There is plenty of storage beneath the property with two doors opening from the rear. The recently installed gas-fired condensing boiler has been installed here). A summerhouse has been constructed to one side and again enjoys some lovely views over the lawn and across the valley.Downderry House is being marketed by Fulfords Budleigh Salterton office and Fulfords Country & Waterside who suggest a guide price of £950,000. For further details see http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-20577265.html?locationIdentifier=BRANCH%5E3497&includeSSTC=true&_includeSSTC=on&pageNumber=1&backToListURL=%2Fproperty-for-sale%2Ffind%2FFulfords%2FWest-Hill.html%3FlocationIdentifier%3DBRANCH%255E3497%26includeSSTC%3Dtrue%26_includeSSTC%3Don
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What's the architectural style of most of these homes?
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